Staff Accountant

Organization- Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay

Summary

At Hyatt, we believe our guests select Hyatt because of our caring and attentive associates who are focused on providing efficient service and meaningful experiences. Hyatt is a place where high expectations aren't just met-they're exceeded. It's a place of outstanding rewards, where talent opens doors to exciting challenges in the hospitality industry.

The Staff Accountant will support the Finance department by handling accounts payable, accounts receivable and general cashiering functions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

General Cashier:

• Oversee daily cash handling and ensure transactions are recorded and discrepancies resolved.
• Maintain cashier transaction records and prepare cash deposit reports.
• Conduct monthly audit of house banks.
  
  

Credit Card Reconciliation:

• Reconcile daily credit card transactions and ensure accurate posting to guest folios.
• Balance daily to processor and bank reports.
  
  

Negative Postings Report:

• Investigate and resolve negative postings and payment discrepancies, ensuring MOP match.
  
  

Complimentary Rooms Reconciliation:

• Review and reconcile complimentary room reports, ensuring accuracy per hotel policy.
  
  

Group Billing:

• Prepare and manage group billing, ensuring accurate charges on invoices.
• Review final folios and coordinate with Sales Team for timely balance closure.
  
  

Open Folio and Balances:

• Review and ensure timely settlement of open folios and balances with Front Office and Sales Team.
  
  

Cancellation/No Show:

• Review cancellations and no-show charges to ensure proper revenue capture.
  
  

Travel Agent Commission:

• Reconcile daily OTA commissions and handle travel agent commission requests.
• Coordinate monthly processing of group travel agent commissions with Sales Team.
  
  

Accounts Receivable (AR):

• Monitor and follow up on outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assist with billing inquiries and resolve discrepancies.
  
  

Chargebacks Reconciliation:

• Reconcile and resolve chargeback discrepancies per hotel policies and credit card regulations.
  
  

Billing Inquiries:

• Address billing-related inquiries from guests, agents, or clients, providing timely responses.
  
  

Operations Department Billing Assistance:

• Support operations in ensuring charges are accurately reflected in guest folios and reconciled.
  
  

Month-End Closing Assistance and Billback:

• Assist with month-end closing and accurate posting of revenue and expenses.
• Support preparation of billbacks for guest or external client services.
  
  

F&B Room Charges Reconciliation:

• Reconcile food and beverage room charges for accuracy.
• Review S&P checks for proper coding
  
  

Daily Revenue Reports:

• Prepare and review daily revenue reports, ensuring accuracy and reporting discrepancies.
  
  

Hyatt associates work in an environment that demands exceptional performance yet reaps great rewards. Whether it's career opportunities, job enrichment or a supportive work environment, if you are ready for this challenge, then we are ready for you.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong adaptability by quickly adjusting to new challenges, managing multiple tasks simultaneously, and maintaining a positive attitude in dynamic work environments
• Collaborates effectively with colleagues, communicates openly, and consistently supports team goals to contribute to a productive and harmonious work environment
• Hospitality financial experience preferred
  
  

Hyatt is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.